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• Prepare weekly financial reports, and bi-monthly
  and annual Financial Management Reports for the Vice Chancellor.
• Oversight and training of all staff in the
  Directorate of Finance.
• Supervision of all University accounts and
  preparing quarterly and annual reports for the Finance Board and the Council.
• Ensure timely preparation of the Annual
  Accounts Report for the External Auditors, to have them approved by the
  Finance board and the University Council.
• Work closely with the Vice Chancellor to
  prepare the annual Business Plan and attendant Budgets for UCU and the
  Constituent Colleges.
• Guiding the UCU Administration on financial
  matters.
• Regular review and update of the Financial
  Manual, and adherence to the Manual.
• Maintain an up-to-date Fixed Assets Register.
• In charge of reviewing management accounts
  and explaining them to Management and the Finance Board.
• Review and address all Audit Report
  recommendations.
• Apply with dexterity the signature mandates
  to all University Bank Accounts and 
  other financial documents and personally be responsible for their
  reconciliation;
• Supervising the Bursar(s) of Constituent
  Colleges(s).
• Perform any other official duties as may be
  assigned by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance & Administration

• The ideal candidate for the UCU Director of
  Finance job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting
  or in a related field from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Professional qualification in the field of
  Accounting such as ACCA/CPA.
• At least five years of experience at a senior
  level in a similar organization/institution.
• Knowledge of Government/other Regulatory
  Laws, Policies and Procedures both Local and International regarding
  institutional financial management.
• Demonstrated ability to handle Donor funds,
  requirements and meeting the agreed Standards.
• The applicant must also be proficient in
  using personal computer applications, such as Excel, Pastel.
• Accounting and/or similar software with
  ability to integrate such system.
• Ability to motivate the team of people s/he
  will lead.
• Should have the ability to manage tight
  deadlines and foster a cooperative work environment
• Should have excellent verbal and writing
  communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving,
  organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• The applicant must be a dynamic, self-driven
  and seasoned individual with excellent analytical and leadership
  skills. 
• Must be a committed and practicing Christian. 

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